Chapter 163: Speculation (2900 added)

In the Lusen Jiaoqu, inside Saint Maria Sanatorium.

On the edge of the calm lake, a parasol was set up.

Nicholas Inamu lay on a lounge chair, gazing at the scenery not far away; if he had a cigarette and a cigar in his hand, he would be filled with the decadent air of someone who had just experienced some kind of passion.

Although he had long since "recovered," due to the advice of the Investigation Bureau, he still needed to be observed in the sanatorium for a period of time.

Nicholas accepted this; he looked at the mirror-like lake water, picked up a cup of South Innis black tea from the tea table beside him, and took a gentle sip.

"Cleric Inamu!"

Just then, a middle-aged man with blonde hair and blue eyes, a tall and thin build, and a rich air of a religious person walked over.

After all, according to the Investigation Bureau's consistent methods, even if they felt he had no problems, they would still erase his memories.

Perhaps this was because those Cleaners could only erase short-term memories, or perhaps it was due to pressure from the higher-ups.

Nicholas flipped through it quickly, a look of shock appearing on his face: "So that's how it is... Then according to the Investigation Bureau's regulations, when I am discharged, will my memories be erased?"

At the same time, he also felt a bit strange.

A drawer full of precious materials each bloomed with brilliant luster.

"Hello, Leisinuo."

Nicholas stood up, his expression becoming solemn: "Does the Pope have any instructions?"

'There is a fifty percent chance, but do you want to be covered in worms?'

This was a mission from the force behind him—the Sunset School!

"Hmm, those Low-rank Extraordinarys are even more proactive than pigs; they will go find materials to advance on their own, piling up their Spirituality to be even richer..."

Inside the study, Bruce Field, who had come to visit, couldn't wait to speak after Sylvia went out.

"Thanks to the protection of the Holy Spirit, thanks to the Crown of the Pope!"

"No! Because you are an acting Bishop, plus the Pope's guarantee, you can barely have the right to know."

Nicholas immediately bowed.

'Then did your teacher tell you that you need to keep a low profile now?'

Nicholas returned to his room feeling somewhat dazed, pulled open his suitcase, and prepared to pack his clothes.

"Hmm... I'll keep Roberts's remains for now, and try to craft them after I become a 'Maker'... Three pieces of Sui liliang wuranwu are quite good trump cards..."

"Also... regarding Roberts's possible retaliation, you don't need to worry; he is already dead," Leisinuo continued.

"Since you have already seen Roberts's true form, I don't need to hide it from you. Yes, outside the real world, there exists a layer of the Secret History world. Those who possess supernatural powers are called 'Extraordinarys.' Here is the relevant information; take a look..."

"Low-rank Extraordinarys are just pigs raised by High-Level Extraordinarys of the same path? Whether it's a lack of materials for a ritual or a lack of Spirituality, can they just kill one to eat the meat?"

Immediately, he sat behind the desk and pulled open the drawer.

He wore a cleric's robe, and on his chest was a Holy Emblem with a triple structure of sun, moon, and stars.

Leisinuo smiled: "Those great nobles, those councilors, and of course the Royal Family, as well as those who must come into contact with secrets, only need to abide by confidentiality agreements and do not need to have their memories erased... Besides, the Investigation Bureau's methods are somewhat... hmm... crude. Performing surgery on the mind has a high probability of leaving sequelae..."

He felt that this clerk was very unusual; he should also have a position in the Mysterious world, and, it was highly likely that he was also an Extraordinary!

When the other party mentioned the Investigation Bureau, that sense of casualness was not faked.

"Besides that, the remains of the 'Beast,' as well as some 'Yao' Spirit Material, and various bullets... are all quite useful."

At this moment, he saw mottled sunlight fall and form a line of text in front of him.

"Dead?"

Bruce said excitedly, then his expression became somewhat expectant: "You say... regarding Roberts, will it form a so-called 'Secret History Yinjie'? If it can... I would like to try it."

Nicholas did not hide his shock: "What happened?"

Leisinuo smiled and handed a document to Nicholas, which contained common knowledge about the Mysterious world, with the focus on the existence of the Investigation Bureau.

But none of these things happened!

"No, it's Saint Avalon Cathedral!"

Leisinuo's expression also became serious, and he said solemnly: "I have brought the appointment document. You have been appointed as the acting Bishop of this diocese. The faith in this area has been severely impacted; you must rebuild the public's trust in the Holy Spirit, and, well, the cathedral too!"

"Yesterday, the Investigation Bureau received intelligence, confirmed Roberts's location, and carried out a surprise raid, but it was not successful... It has currently been confirmed that he has connections with the Bone Worship Society, but both Roberts and the Bone Worship Society leader Sipeite escaped the encirclement..."

Leisinuo's smile seemed somewhat mocking: "Then, the pursuers found Roberts's melted remains in an alley, confirming that this fallen Archbishop is dead... The murderer is unknown! But it must also be a Non-human Existence! Alright, you don't need to know so much. Get ready; you can be discharged. We still have a lot of things to do."

"And at the peak of all Extraordinarys are the Twelve Siyuan and the various Hidden Existences..."

He was hinting that the Pope's appointment this time represented a huge favor to Nicholas.

Aaron recalled Roberts's words; at that time, he was already close to madness, polluted by the power of the Siyuan, but it was also possible that he had touched upon certain truths because of it!

Leisinuo answered with a smile.

"Extraordinarys, whether dead or alive, are quite valuable, although this is somewhat uncomfortable..."

"Oh, Aaron, you must not know the truth about the waterworks!"

He looked at the closed door and lowered his voice: "My teacher said that Roberts might have already been executed!"

After he saw it clearly, this line of text quickly dissipated, reverting into fine spots of light.

Aaron rubbed his temples, his expression gradually becoming grave: "The Investigation Bureau's strength is indeed astonishing... However, since Roberts has already been sanctioned, the Investigation Bureau's high pressure will also disappear quickly... Perhaps, it will be able to return to how it was before very soon."

Nicholas took a deep breath, stuffed the last of his personal items into the suitcase, and walked out of the room.

"This kind of Mysterious System, if one has no backing or trump cards, I'm afraid the outcome will be miserable; it's simply a dead end... It's just a matter of time."

Aaron muttered to himself and sent Bruce away.

"I am Leisinuo Hamu from Plymouth; you can call me Leisinuo. I am the Pope's clerk!"

"Green Forest Cathedral?" Nicholas frowned; recalling that place now, he still had some bad memories.

"And... what about Roberts?" Nicholas asked the question he cared about most. Now that the appointment was down, he might be able to go out.

33 Golden Rose Street.

"That's great, I've been lacking materials for studying Occultism and couldn't find a place to purchase them..."

——【Investigate the truth behind the death of Roberts!】

Aaron understood this point profoundly, but he was not panicked.

"Because I am not a pig being raised, nor am I even a successor, but a hidden Chairman who has never appeared—no! Chairman! Do you understand what a Chairman is? Only I harvest others; there is no such thing as others harvesting me!"

(End of this chapter)